We strive to continuously improve our services, and to offer the most up to date technology to meet your better hearing needs. We are proud to announce that we are now offering the latest technology for custom ear impressions, Otoscan – 3D Ear Scanning by Otometrics. (Notes: Candidates must qualify under certain criteria to be eligible for scan.)

Otoscan is the first 3D ear scanning solution which allows us to make digital impressions for custom in-the-ear pieces such as earmolds and hearing aids.

The Procedure:

The process is quick, simple, and pain free. We secure a headband over the ear and use the Otoscan’s laser probe to capture the shape of the ear canal and outer portions of the ear, creating a 3D image. During the scanning process, you can see live video footage of your ear canal. The overall process generally takes less than three minutes per ear.

Benefits:

The new Otoscan – 3D Ear Scanning increases patient comfort and safety, and decreases wait time. Compared to silicon impressions, using Otoscan is a less invasive procedure. If you are a good candidate for the Otoscan, this option will eliminate the need for the thick silicone material and foam stop that is required to produce a traditional ear impression, and replaces it with a light, painless, laser scan of the ears. It removes the risks that may be associated with traditional silicone ear impressions.

Also, shipping delay and waiting time is reduced for custom earplugs and hearing aids using Otoscan because we are able to instantly send the scan with the order digitally to the manufacturer.